Volunteer - Help Steward Our Resources

Mar. 31, 2025


​​​​The Calgary Board of Education Board of Trustees is seeking volunteers for its Audit and Risk Committee. 

The Calgary Board of Education (CBE) is the largest school board in Western Canada, serving more than 142,000 students. It has an operating budget of nearly 1.6 billion dollars. The Audit and Risk Committee reports to the Board of Trustees and is comprised of two elected trustees and a minimum of five volunteer individuals external to the Calgary Board of Education. 

The purpose of the committee is to assist the Board of Trustees in fulfilling its fiscal and risk management oversight responsibilities by ensuring the assets of CBE are safeguarded and resources are utilized effectively. Specific duties of the committee include recommending the external auditor, reviewing and recommending the annual audit plan, assessing the effectiveness of the external auditor, reviewing and recommending the year-end financial statements and audit findings, reviewing internal audit reports, reviewing quarterly budget variance reports, and reviewing the risk management framework and related reports. 

Volunteers serve on the Committee for three years and attend approximately four meetings per year in January, March, June and November. The role also involves reviewing financial, audit and risk management documents in advance of meetings. The ideal candidate will have a background in public accounting, business or law, having competencies in the areas of:

  • Financial Management/Accounting Audit 

  • Financial Planning ​

  • Internal Audit 

  • Risk Management 

  • Corporate Leadership 

  • Public Sector/Not for Public Experience 

  • Government Affairs/Public Policy 

This is an opportunity to contribute your expertise to the largest school board in Western Canada and gain valuable experience in financial and governance oversight.

At the CBE, we are committed to achieving the best results for each student, and to ensuring that the guiding principles for all behavior and action of the Calgary Board of Education continue to be: 

  • Students come first; 

  • Learning is our central purpose; and 

  • Public education serves the common good. 

Please be a part of the bright future of education in our city by volunteering your time and expertise. Please forward your resume to Grace St. Croix, Office of the Trustees at gmstcroix@cbe.ab.ca by May 31, 2025.​​